{"title":"Bone loss in patients with spinal cord injury: Incidence and influencing factors.","authors":"Min Jiang, Jun-Wei Zhang, He-Hu Tang, Yu-Fei Meng, Zhen-Rong Zhang, Fang-Yong Wang, Jin-Zhu Bai, Shu-Jia Liu, Zhen Lyu, Shi-Zheng Chen, Jie-Sheng Liu, Jia-Xin Fu","doi":"10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.05.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.05.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate the incidence and influencing factors of bone loss in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective case-control study was conducted. Patients with SCI in our hospital from January 2019 to March 2023 were collected. According to the correlation between bone mineral density (BMD) at different sites, the patients were divided into the lumbar spine group (T) and the hip joint group. According to the BMD value, the patients were divided into the normal bone mass group (t > -1.0 standard deviation) and the osteopenia group (t ≤ -1.0 standard deviation). The influencing factors accumulated as follows: gender, age, height, weight, cause of injury, injury segment, injury degree, time after injury, start time of rehabilitation, motor score, sensory score, spasticity, serum value of alkaline phosphatase, calcium, and phosphorus. The trend chart was drawn and the influencing factors were analyzed. SPSS 26.0 was used for statistical analysis. Correlation analysis was used to test the correlation between the BMD values of the lumbar spine and bilateral hips. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of osteoporosis after SCI. p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The incidence of bone loss in patients with SCI was 66.3%. There was a low concordance between bone loss in the lumbar spine and the hip, and the hip was particularly susceptible to bone loss after SCI, with an upward trend in incidence (36% - 82%). In this study, patients with SCI were divided into the lumbar spine group (n = 100) and the hip group (n = 185) according to the BMD values of different sites. Then, the lumbar spine group was divided into the normal bone mass group (n = 53) and the osteopenia group (n = 47); the hip joint group was divided into the normal bone mass group (n = 83) and the osteopenia group (n = 102). Of these, lumbar bone loss after SCI is correlated with gender and weight (p = 0.032 and < 0.001, respectively), and hip bone loss is correlated with gender, height, weight, and time since injury (p < 0.001, p = 0.015, 0.009, and 0.012, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The incidence of bone loss after SCI was high, especially in the hip. The incidence and influencing factors of bone loss in the lumbar spine and hip were different. Patients with SCI who are male, low height, lightweight, and long time after injury were more likely to have bone loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":51555,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Molecular mechanism underlying the protective effects of ischemic preconditioning in total knee arthroplasty.","authors":"Yongli Wang, Bencai Du, Xueliang Han, Lianjun Qu","doi":"10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.02.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.02.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Propose: </strong>To investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the protective effects of ischemic preconditioning (IPC) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>GSE21164 was extracted from an online database, followed by an investigation of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between IPC treatment samples at 2 time points (T0T and T1T). Function and pathway enrichment analyses were performed on the DEGs. A protein-protein interaction network was constructed to identify hub genes according to 5 different algorithms, followed by enrichment analysis. In addition, long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) were identified between the T0T and T1T samples. Furthermore, a competing endogenous RNA network was predicted based on the identified lncRNA-messenger RNA (mRNA), lncRNA-microRNA (miRNA), and mRNA-miRNA relationships revealed in this study. Finally, a drug-gene network was investigated. Statistical analyses were performed using GraphPad Prism 8.0. Differences between groups were determined using an unpaired t-test. p < 0.05 was considered significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 343 DEGs at T0 and 10 DEGs at T1 were identified and compared with their respective control groups, followed by 100 DEGs between T0T and T1T. Based on these 100 DEGs, protein-protein interaction network analysis revealed 9 hub genes, mainly with mitochondria-related functions and the carbon metabolism pathway. Six differentially expressed lncRNAs were investigated between T0T and T1T. A competing endogenous RNA network was constructed using 259 lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA interactions, including alpha-2-macroglobulin antisense RNA 1-miR-7161-5p-iron-sulfur cluster scaffold. Finally, 13 chemical drugs associated with the hub genes were explored.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Iron-sulfur cluster scaffold may promote IPC-induced ischemic tolerance mediated by alpha-2-macroglobulin antisense RNA 1-miR-7161-5p axis. Moreover, IPC may induce a protective response after total knee arthroplasty via mitochondria-related functions and the carbon metabolism pathway, which should be further validated in the near future.</p>","PeriodicalId":51555,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142649437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relevance of intra-abdominal pressure monitoring in non-operative management of patients with blunt liver and splenic injuries.","authors":"Vivek Kumar, Ramesh Vaidyanathan, Dinesh Bagaria, Pratyusha Priyadarshini, Abhinav Kumar, Narendra Choudhary, Sushma Sagar, Amit Gupta, Biplab Mishra, Mohit Joshi, Kapil Dev Soni, Richa Aggarwal, Subodh Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.02.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.02.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Non-operative management (NOM) has been validated for blunt liver and splenic injuries. Literature on continuous intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) monitoring as a part of NOM remains to be equivocal. The study aimed to find any correlation between clinical parameters and IAP, and their effect on the NOM of patients with blunt liver and splenic injury.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A prospective cross-sectional study conducted at a level I trauma center from October 2018 to January 2020 including 174 patients who underwent NOM following blunt liver and splenic injuries. Hemodynamically unstable patients or those on ventilators were excluded, as well as patients who suffered significant head, spinal cord, and/or bladder injuries. The study predominantly included males (83.9%) with a mean age of 32.5 years. IAP was monitored continuously and the relation of IAP with various parameters, interventions, and outcomes were measured. Data were summarized as frequency (percentage) or mean ± SD or median (Q<sub>1</sub>, Q<sub>3</sub>) as indicated. χ<sup>2</sup> or Fisher's exact test was used for categorical variables, while for continuous variables parametric (independent t-test) or nonparametric tests (Wilcoxon rank sum test) were used as appropriate. Clinical and laboratory correlates of IAP < 12 with p < 0.200 in the univariable logistic regression analysis were included in the multivariable analysis. A p < 0.05 was used to indicate statistical significance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) was seen in 19.0% of the study population. IAH was strongly associated with a high injury severity score (p < 0.001), and other physiological parameters like respiratory rate (p < 0.001), change in abdominal girth (AG) (p < 0.001), and serum creatinine (p < 0.001). IAH along with the number of solid organs involved, respiratory rate, change in AG, and serum creatinine was associated with the intervention, either operative or non-operative (p = 0.001, p = 0.002, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, p = 0.013, respectively). On multivariable analysis, IAP (p = 0.006) and the mean change of AG (p = 0.004) were significantly associated with the need for intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>As a part of NOM, IAP should be monitored as a continuous vital. However, the decision for any intervention, either operative or non-operative cannot be guided by IAP values alone.</p>","PeriodicalId":51555,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142606796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mor Rittblat, Nir Tsur, Adi Karas, Sami Gendler, Zivan Beer, Irina Radomislensky, Ofer Almog, Avishai M Tsur, Guy Avital, Tomer Talmy
{"title":"When to choose intraosseous access in prehospital trauma care: A registry-based study from the Israel Defense Forces.","authors":"Mor Rittblat, Nir Tsur, Adi Karas, Sami Gendler, Zivan Beer, Irina Radomislensky, Ofer Almog, Avishai M Tsur, Guy Avital, Tomer Talmy","doi":"10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.08.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.08.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Prompt vascular access is crucial for resuscitating bleeding trauma casualties in prehospital settings but achieving peripheral intravenous (PIV) access can be challenging during hemorrhagic shock due to peripheral vessel collapse. Early intraosseous (IO) device use is suggested as an alternative. This study examines injury characteristics and factors linked to IO access requirements.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A registry-based cohort study from the Israel Defense Forces Trauma Registry (2010 - 2023) included trauma casualties receiving PIV or IO access prehospital. Casualties who had at least one documented PIV or IO access attempt were included, while those without vascular access were excluded. Casualties requiring both PIV and IO were classified in the IO group. Univariable logistic regression assessed the factors associated with IO access. Results were reported as odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI), and significant difference was set at p < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 3462 casualties (86.3% male, the median age: 22 years), 3287 (94.9%) received PIV access and 175 (5.1%) had IO access attempts. In the IO group, 30.3% received freeze-dried plasma and 23.4% received low titer group O whole blood, significantly higher than that in the PIV group. Prehospital mortality was 35.0% in the IO group. Univariable analysis showed significant associations with IO access for increased PIV attempts (OR = 1.69; 95% CI: 1.34 - 2.13) and signs of profound shock (OR = 11.0; 95% CI: 5.5 - 23.3).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Profound shock signs are strongly linked to the need for IO access in prehospital settings with each successive PIV attempt increasing the likelihood of requiring IO conversion. IO access often accompanies low titer group O whole blood or freeze-dried plasma administration and higher prehospital mortality, indicating its use in emergent resuscitation situations. Early IO consideration is advised for trauma casualties with profound shock.</p>","PeriodicalId":51555,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiu-Zhong Li , Xiu-Yun Wang , Yi-Min Zhou , Da-Zhi Yu , Hua-Gang Zhang , Shu-Jian Hou , Ke-Cheng Lao , Xiao Fan
{"title":"Reconstruction of Allen's type IV fingertip amputation via bilateral unequal-sized hallux osteo-onychocutaneous free flaps: A retrospective study with 5-year follow-up","authors":"Xiu-Zhong Li , Xiu-Yun Wang , Yi-Min Zhou , Da-Zhi Yu , Hua-Gang Zhang , Shu-Jian Hou , Ke-Cheng Lao , Xiao Fan","doi":"10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.09.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The reconstruction of Allen's type IV fingertip amputation is a clinical challenge. Our team designed bilateral unequal-sized hallux osteo-onychocutaneous free flaps for the long-term reconstruction of Allen's type IV fingertip amputation and conducted a retrospective study with a 5-year follow-up aims to evaluate the effects of this technique.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A retrospective analysis with a 5-year follow-up including 13 patients with Allen's type IV fingertip amputation who were admitted to our hospital from January 2010 to January 2017 was conducted. The patients were treated with bilateral unequal-sized hallux osteo-onychocutaneous free flaps. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and complications were recorded, and the survival rate of the transplanted flaps was calculated. During the 5-year follow-up after operation, the nail growth time was recorded and the finger appearance was observed. At the last follow-up appointment, the length, width, and girth of the reconstructed fingertip and contralateral normal fingertip, range of motion of the reconstructed fingertip and contralateral normal fingertip, Semmes-Weinstein test (for the evaluation of tactile sensation), and two-point discrimination testing results were recorded. SPSS 22.0 software was used for the statistical analysis and the data are presented as mean ± SD.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The mean operation time was (5.62 ± 0.51) h, the mean intraoperative blood loss was (34.15 ± 3.13) mL, and the survival rate of the transplanted flaps was 100%. During the 5-year follow-up, the average nail growth time was (10.14 ± 1.98) months and the average bone union time was (3.78 ± 0.91) months. The length, width, and girth of the reconstructed fingertip were (31.52 ± 3.73) mm, (17.82 ± 1.74) mm, and (59.75 ± 3.04) mm, respectively, which did not differ from those of the contralateral normal fingertip. The range of motion of the reconstructed fingertip was (12.15 ± 2.79) degrees which is different from that of the contralateral normal fingertip. The average tactile sensation evaluated via the Semmes-Weinstein test and the average two-point discrimination test of the reconstructed fingertip were (0.39 ± 0.17) g and (7.46 ± 1.14) mm, respectively, which were not different from those of the contralateral normal fingertip. The average Maryland score of feet in the donor area was 87.66 ± 7.39, which was satisfactory.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Bilateral unequal-sized hallux osteo-onychocutaneous free flaps are an effective method to reconstruct Allen's type IV fingertip amputations with a satisfactory appearance and good sensory function.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51555,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Traumatology","volume":"27 6","pages":"Pages 403-409"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yosra Mabrouk, Mohamed Hbib Grissa, Souha Ben Youssef
{"title":"Dental trauma related to orotracheal intubation: Prospective study of 43 cases.","authors":"Yosra Mabrouk, Mohamed Hbib Grissa, Souha Ben Youssef","doi":"10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.08.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.08.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Orotracheal intubation is one of the most frequently used techniques in emergency procedures and especially in anesthesia and resuscitation. Teeth may be \"victims\" of the orotracheal intubation. Several factors may predispose to these accidents. The aim of this study is to determine the incidence of oral trauma that occurs during scheduled and urgent oral tracheal intubation, and identify the risk factors, the types and locations of these dental injuries.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>It is a cross-sectional study that lasted 6 months from June to November 2022. This study was carried out in several departments. An examination of the dental and periodontal status of patients who will undergo surgery under general anesthesia was performed before the operation according to the surgical program. Yet, in emergency settings, this examination was not possible. Patients with anterior edentation and patients refusing participation in the study were excluded. After the surgery, included patients were examined to detect eventual dental trauma such as fracture, luxation, and contusion. Collected data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 18 software. The Wilcoxon Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare quantitative variables. The Chi-square test was used to compare qualitative variables with a statistical significance level of 5% (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 43 patients included in the study, and dental trauma was noted in 11 patients (25.6%). Their mean age was (59.8 ± 15.4) years. The statistical analysis shows that there is a significant relationship between age (over 40 years old) and trauma (p = 0.004). Among the traumatized group, orotracheal intubation was undergone for 8 cases according to the surgical program whereas it was performed, for 3 cases, in emergency settings. The difference between the 2 types of intervention is statistically significant (p = 0.045). The odds ratio was 0.086 (95% CI: 0.008 - 0.942). A Mallampati score of 1 was rated for 6 injured (54.5%). The difference between the difficulty of the intubation evaluated by the Mallampati score and the occurrence of trauma was statistically insignificant (p = 0.278). The dental partial dislocation was the most frequent trauma (6 cases, 54.5%). The maxillary teeth were the most affected (n = 13, 72.2%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>According to the present study, the incidence of orotracheal intubation dental traumas is relatively high. The age of the patient is one of the factors predisposing to these traumas. In scheduled surgery, orotracheal intubation is quietly performed during general anesthesia, and the risk of incidence of dental trauma is reduced than in emergency settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":51555,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142781783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurşen Zeybek, Özcan Gayretli, Yüsra Nur Şanlıtürk, Ayşin Kale
{"title":"Morphometric and anatomic characteristics of pronator quadratus muscle.","authors":"Nurşen Zeybek, Özcan Gayretli, Yüsra Nur Şanlıtürk, Ayşin Kale","doi":"10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.09.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.09.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>In surgical procedures commonly employed for the management of scaphoid and distal radial fractures, the incision and dissection of the pronator quadratus muscle play a pivotal role. Nevertheless, comprehensive investigations into the anatomical intricacies of the pronator quadratus muscle have been relatively scarce within the clinical community. In light of this, our study endeavors to make a substantive contribution to the medical literature by conducting a meticulous examination of the morphology and morphometry of this muscle.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study is a cross-sectional observational study conducted on 22 cadaveric upper extremities (44 sides) preserved between January 2005 and December 2018 at Istanbul University. The study included specimens with intact dissection areas and no prior surgical intervention. Observations focused on the morphometry of the pronator quadratus muscle and related anatomical structures. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v23.0, employing Student's t-test and paired t-test, with significance set at p < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant differences were found in the morphometric measurements of the pronator quadratus muscle between the right and left upper extremities, particularly in the vertical distance between the proximal and distal attachment points of the pronator quadratus to the radius (p = 0.008). Additionally, significant differences were observed between male and female samples for radius length (p < 0.001), ulna length (p < 0.001), pronator quadratus width (p < 0.001), and the vertical distance between pronator quadratus attachment points on both the radius (p = 0.001) and ulna (p = 0.001). Furthermore, significant correlations were identified between radius length and parameters such as the vertical distance between pronator quadratus attachment points on both the radius (p = 0.002) and pronator quadratus width (p = 0.03), and between ulna length and parameters including the vertical distances on the radius (p = 0.001) and ulna (p = 0.024).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In light of our comprehensive analysis, which encompasses not only the anatomical features of the pronator quadratus muscle but also its vascular supply and the organization of its neurovascular structures, we posit that our study holds significant implications for the field of orthopedic surgery. We anticipate that this research will furnish valuable insights that can inform and enhance orthopedic procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":51555,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chuan Pang, Wen-Quan Liang, Gan Zhang, Ting-Ting Lu, Yun-He Gao, Xin Miao, Zhi-Da Chen, Yi Liu, Wen-Tong Xu, Hong-Qing Xi
{"title":"Prevalence and risk factors of training-related abdominal injuries: A multicenter survey study.","authors":"Chuan Pang, Wen-Quan Liang, Gan Zhang, Ting-Ting Lu, Yun-He Gao, Xin Miao, Zhi-Da Chen, Yi Liu, Wen-Tong Xu, Hong-Qing Xi","doi":"10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aims to identify the prevalence and risk factors of military training-related abdominal injuries and help plan and conduct training properly.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This questionnaire survey study was conducted from October 2021 to May 2022 among military personnel from 6 military units and 8 military medical centers and participants' medical records were consulted to identify the training-related abdominal injuries. All the military personnel who ever participated in military training were included. Those who refused to participate in this study or provided an incomplete questionnaire were excluded. The questionnaire collected demographic information, type of abdominal injury, frequency, training subjects, triggers, treatment, and training disturbance. Chi-square test and t-test were used to compare baseline information. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were used to explore the risk factors associated with military training-related abdominal injuries.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 3058 participants were involved in this study, among which 1797 (58.8%) had suffered training-related abdominal injuries (the mean age was 24.3 years and the service time was 5.6 years), while 1261 (41.2%) had no training-related abdominal injuries (the mean age was 23.1 years and the service time was 4.3 years). There were 546 injured patients (30.4%) suspended the training and 84 (4.6%) needed to be referred to higher-level hospitals. The most common triggers included inadequate warm-up, fatigue, and intense training. The training subjects with the most abdominal injuries were long-distance running (589, 32.8%). Civil servants had the highest rate of abdominal trauma (17.1%). Age ≥ 25 years, military service ≥ 3 years, poor sleep status, and previous abdominal history were independent risk factors for training-related abdominal injury.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>More than half of the military personnel have suffered military training-related abdominal injuries. Inadequate warm-up, fatigue, and high training intensity are the most common inducing factors. Scientific and proper training should be conducted according to the factors causing abdominal injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":51555,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142300509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sema Can, Erkan Demirkan, Mustafa Arıcı, Mehmet İsmail Tosun, Halil İbrahim Cicioğlu
{"title":"The surveillance and assessment of acute injuries in different age categories in national wrestling championships.","authors":"Sema Can, Erkan Demirkan, Mustafa Arıcı, Mehmet İsmail Tosun, Halil İbrahim Cicioğlu","doi":"10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.09.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjtee.2024.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study is to surveil the injuries in wrestling according to the different age categories and wrestling styles throughout the competition season.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was designed as a descriptive study. The study was conducted during the wrestling competition season in 2023 (from January 2023 to July 2023), which includes 5 different age categories: U-15, U-17, U-20, U-23, and seniors, along with the Turkey National Wrestling Championships. The data of injuries was recorded immediately after the acute injury was treated by the medical expert during the competitions and evaluated according to the parameters that were obtained. In the statistical analysis, the frequency and percentage values were presented as descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test was used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study incorporated a total of 6214 wrestlers and a total of 7151 wrestling bouts were performed during these competitions. The analyses indicated that the rate of injury incidence was 42.65‰ in all wrestling styles. When taking account of the injured body parts in all wrestlers' exposures, the occurrence of injuries to the head-face, neck, trunk, upper extremity, and lower extremity, rates of 17.6‰, 1.3‰, 3.6‰, 13.5‰, and 6.6‰, respectively, were observed. According to the pre-diagnosis based on freestyle, Greco-Roman, and female wrestling styles, injuries with bleeding (39.6%, 46.3%, and 14.6%, respectively) and muscle strain (37.9%, 28.7 %, and 52.6%, respectively) most often occurred.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study findings indicate that most cases of injury appeared to occur in bleeding and muscle strain in all wrestling styles. We suggest that medical experts should set up their health equipment with consideration to the injuries that occur most frequently.</p>","PeriodicalId":51555,"journal":{"name":"Chinese Journal of Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142300511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}